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Pardee Foundation welcomes new board members, elects chair

By Lightning Reports, Published: July 24, 2025

Five new members are joining the Pardee Hospital Foundation’s Board of Directors and a new executive committee of the board was also recently elected, the foundation announced.

Each new board member will serve a three-year term, expiring in 2028.

The foundation also named Yaseen Zia as incoming board chair. A member of the board since 2022, Dr. Zia has provided invaluable leadership. As a practicing radiation oncologist, he offers a unique clinical perspective that supports the foundation’s mission of advancing regional healthcare.

Joining Dr. Zia on the executive committee are Vice Chair Bill Jansen, Treasurer Heather Ward and Secretary Nicola Barksdale.

The foundation also welcomed the following new board members:

• Donald Burroughs Jr. A successful interior designer and owner of Willow Home and Interiors in Landrum, S.C., Burroughs brings a heartfelt commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare, shaped by personal experience.
• Dr. Joel Callahan. A Pardee neurologist for 14 years, former chief of staff and 2023 Pardee Physician of the Year, Callahan is the founder of the Circle of Caring Program, a scholarship initiative for Pardee teammates pursuing healthcare education and certifications.
• Dr. Mark Goldstein. A child and forensic psychologist and resident of Kenmure, Goldstein has been an active supporter of Pardee’s Cancer Center through Kenmure Fights Cancer. His expertise will be key as the foundation supports Pardee’s expansion into adolescent behavioral health.
• Vaughan Matthews. Returning to the board after previously serving for two terms and as board chair, Matthews brings extensive business acumen and a deep passion for philanthropy. He and his wife, Kiki, were named Philanthropists of the Year in 2022 for their outstanding contributions to the community.
• Lynde Mickey, RN. A nursing instructor at Blue Ridge Community College and former Pardee teammate, Lynde offers a firsthand understanding of healthcare challenges in the region. Her experience will strengthen the foundation’s Sharing & Caring Teammate Engagement program.